To celebrate the first tour of the Breitling Jet Team in North America, Breitling has unveiled the Breitling Jet Team American Tour Chronomat 44 Blacksteel timepiece. In a limited edition of 500 pieces, the new watch has a blacksteel case, onyx black dial, and yellow accents, which mirrors the colors of the Breitling Jet Team’s […]
General Aviation
Bounce bends RV
The pilot was attempting to land the RV6A in Lewisburg, Tenn. During the approach he was flying “slightly high and slightly too fast.” He reduced power in an attempt to make the landing. The airplane bounced hard on the runway and he applied power in an attempt to remain airborne, but lost directional control of […]
Picture of the day: Camping Aeronca style
Dale Andersen sent in this photo of a recent camping trip with a buddy in their Aeronca 7ACs at Kernville Lake, Calif.
Fantasy of Flight reopens; plans for Act III underway
After a year of dormancy, Fantasy of Flight, Kermit Weeks’ vintage aviation attraction in Polk City, Florida, has reopened to the public in a limited fashion. “We have opened a small scale museum housed in our former maintenance hangar,” explains Kandice Stephens, operations and events manager for Fantasy of Flight. “We will have 11 to […]
Thunderbirds add Aviation Roundup to schedule
The United States Air Force Thunderbirds will perform at the 2015 Aviation Roundup in Minden, Nevada, Aug. 22-23. The airshow is a recent addition to the Thunderbirds’ 2015 schedule, which previously announced the team would perform 71 demonstrations in 39 locations. The weekend performance at the Minden-Tahoe Airport will increase the number of Thunderbirds demonstrations […]
Continental’s alternative fuel engine certified
MOBILE, Ala. — Continental Motors‘ IO-360-AF (alternative fuel) engine model has received type certification from the FAA. The 6-cylinder IO360-AF is certified for standard 100LL as well as unleaded 91UL avgas now available in several countries. Flight Design is expected to take delivery of the first certified engine in the second quarter of the year […]
Companies partner for RPA management and maintenance
SkyWard and Robotic Skies have teamed to provide safety, compliance, and maintenance solutions to the remotely piloted aircraft (RPA) community. Through SkyWard’s digital system of record and Robotic Skies’ global maintenance network, RPA operators can track and manage their fleet, whether in the air or on the ground for routine inspections and repair. “Airworthiness is the responsibility of […]
Cessna loses power in cruise flight
The pilot was flying a Cessna 175B near Wellsville, Utah, when during a climb to cruise flight, the engine rpm suddenly reduced. He applied carburetor heat, which momentarily increased engine rpm, then it decreased again. He began troubleshooting the engine and performed the emergency landing checklist. He turned the ignition switch off and back on […]
Picture of the day: Winter flight
John Trudeau sent in this photo of his Cessna 180J in front of his hangar on a private airstrip in southeastern Michigan. “Home after a short winter flight,” he says of the photo, taken last February. .